Travel guide
UAE to Saudi Arabia by Bus
Everything you need to take the bus from the UAE to Riyadh or Dammam: where to board, how to book, which documents to carry and what happens at the border, from a licensed Dubai passenger transport company working with its partner SAT.
Who runs the bus from the UAE to Saudi Arabia
Belad Al Sham Passenger Transport (بلاد الشام لنقل الركاب بالحافلات) is a licensed Dubai passenger transport company, operating since 1983 and featured in Gulf News. We sell the seats, check your documents and board you at our own offices, and the coaches to Riyadh and Dammam run with our partner SAT.
Booking with us means one company from start to finish: we answer your questions on WhatsApp, check your documents at the office and send your e-ticket.
Where the bus goes: Riyadh and Dammam
We sell seats to two Saudi cities. Open the page for your departure office to see the boarding details, documents and answers for that route.
Riyadh
The Saudi capital. Coaches arrive at the SAT station in Al Aziziyah.
Dammam
The capital of the Eastern Province. Ask us for the exact arrival point when you book.
Where you board
We board passengers only at our offices, never at malls, roundabouts or home addresses. Riyadh and Dammam coaches board at three of our four offices. Our Ajman office sells tickets for both cities, but the coaches do not board there.
- Riyadh and Dammam coaches board here
Dubai
Shop 10, Bin Rasheed Building, Al Khaleej Road, 62 2nd Street, Al Murar, Deira, Dubai, UAE
+971 4 271 0620Office details and map - Riyadh and Dammam coaches board here
Sharjah
Opposite King Faisal Mosque, Al Soor, Sharjah, UAE
+971 6 528 8600Office details and map - Riyadh and Dammam coaches board here
Abu Dhabi
Al Nahhat Street, New Shahamah, Abu Dhabi, UAE
+971 2 676 1614Office details and map - Tickets only: board in Sharjah or Dubai
Ajman
Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, Ajman, UAE
+971 6 707 7651Office details and map
How to book
Choose whichever way suits you. Fares depend on the date and ticket type, and you always see the full amount before you pay.
- Online at beladelsham.com: search your route and date, pay by card and get your QR e-ticket straight away.
- In the Belad Al Sham app on iOS and Android.
- On WhatsApp at +971 4 271 0620: send your details and our team books for you.
- At any of our four offices in Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman and Abu Dhabi: pay by card, or reserve and pay cash before the payment deadline shown on your booking.
Documents you need
Every traveller, including children, needs a passport. Most nationalities also need a valid Saudi visa or a Saudi residence permit (iqama). GCC citizens can travel with their national ID card. If you live in the UAE, carry your Emirates ID as well.
Saudi entry rules are set by the Saudi authorities, depend on your nationality and can change. Check yours with the official sources below before you book: documents are checked at the border, so make sure everything is valid for your travel date.
Official sources for entry rules
- Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Visit Saudi (tourist visas)
- UAE Government portal: travelling by road
We link to these for convenience; the authorities' own pages are the final word.
Crossing the border
The coach crosses the UAE–Saudi land border. You complete UAE exit formalities, then Saudi entry formalities, and customs inspects luggage. Time at the border varies with traffic and checks, so be patient and follow the driver's guidance.
Keep your passport, visa or ID and your e-ticket in your hand luggage, not in the hold. Never carry bags, parcels or items for other people, and only pack what you know you are allowed to take into Saudi Arabia.
Luggage, children and family
Your ticket includes a luggage allowance in the coach's hold. If you are travelling with extra or oversized items, ask our team when you book. Keep a small bag with you for documents, medication, water, snacks and a phone charger.
Children travel with their own passport and the same entry documents as adults. Tell us the ages of the children in your group when you book, and our team will advise on tickets for children and infants.
On the coach
This is a long-distance road trip, much of it on desert highway. The coaches are air-conditioned, so a light jacket helps, and comfortable clothes, a charged phone and something to read or watch make the journey easier.
Arriving in Riyadh and Dammam
In Riyadh, the coach arrives at the SAT station in Al Aziziyah. In Dammam, ask our team for the exact arrival point when you book. In both cities, taxis and ride-hailing apps are the simplest way to continue, so keep your phone charged, with roaming on or a Saudi SIM ready.
Live tracking for family
Every e-ticket includes a live tracking link. Share it with family or whoever is meeting you, and they can follow the coach on a map during your trip.
Coming back
Planning your return? Ask us about return options when you book, and our team will tell you what is available for your dates.
UAE to Saudi Arabia by bus: your questions
Is there a bus from the UAE to Saudi Arabia?
Yes. Belad Al Sham sells seats on coaches from the UAE to Riyadh and Dammam, run with its partner SAT. They board at our offices in Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi, and you can search the departures available for your date on beladelsham.com or in our app.
Search departuresWhere does the bus to Saudi Arabia leave from?
From our offices: Al Murar in Deira (Dubai), Al Soor near King Faisal Mosque (Sharjah) and New Shahamah (Abu Dhabi). Our Ajman office sells tickets, but the coaches do not board in Ajman.
Find our officesHow do I book a bus ticket to Riyadh or Dammam?
Book online and pay by card, use the Belad Al Sham app on iOS or Android, message us on WhatsApp, or visit any of our four offices to pay by card or reserve and pay cash before the payment deadline shown on your booking. Your e-ticket comes with a QR code.
How much is the bus ticket from the UAE to Saudi Arabia?
Fares depend on the destination, the date and the ticket type. You see the full amount before you pay when you search online, and our team can confirm it on WhatsApp or at any office.
How long does the bus from the UAE to Riyadh take?
It is a long-distance road trip that includes the land border, and time at the border varies, so we don't quote a fixed journey time. Your e-ticket shows your departure details, and family can follow the coach live.
What documents do I need to travel to Saudi Arabia by bus?
A passport for every traveller, plus a valid Saudi visa or Saudi iqama for most nationalities. GCC citizens can travel with their national ID, and UAE residents should carry their Emirates ID too.
Can UAE residents travel to Saudi Arabia by bus without a visa?
It depends on your nationality and status, and only the Saudi authorities can confirm it. GCC citizens travel with their national ID; most other travellers need a Saudi visa or iqama. Check the official Saudi sources before you book.
What happens at the Saudi border?
You complete UAE exit and Saudi entry passport checks, and customs inspects luggage. Keep your documents in your hand luggage and follow the driver's guidance; time at the border varies.
How much luggage can I take on the bus to Saudi Arabia?
Your ticket includes a luggage allowance in the coach's hold. Ask our team about extra or oversized items when you book, and keep documents and medication in a small bag with you.
Can children travel on the bus to Saudi Arabia?
Yes. Every child needs their own passport and entry documents. Tell us their ages when you book and our team will advise on tickets for children and infants.
Can I book a return trip from Riyadh or Dammam?
Ask us about return options when you book, and our team will tell you what is available for your dates.
Can I take the bus to Makkah for Umrah?
We don't sell seats to Makkah or Madinah. If you are part of an organised Umrah group, the group can hire a whole coach from us with our partner SAT, and the group arranges its own Umrah.
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Ready to book your bus to Saudi Arabia?
Search your route and date online, or talk to our team on WhatsApp or at any of our offices.